What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Quality Care Clinic?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your expertise will directly impact patient care and streamline clinical operations. This vital role combines clinical duties with administrative support, ensuring patients receive compassionate, efficient service in a fast-paced environment. Whether working in outpatient clinics, hospital settings, or specialized units, you will be at the forefront of delivering quality healthcare services. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills across diverse medical disciplines including dermatology, emergency medicine, internal medicine, and more.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients warmly and assist with check-in procedures, including collecting accurate intake information and verifying insurance details
- Measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates with precision
- Prepare patients for examinations by explaining procedures and ensuring comfort throughout their visit
- Assist healthcare providers with clinical tasks including medication administration, specimen collection, and basic wound care
- Operate EHR (Electronic Health Record) systems efficiently to document patient encounters accurately and maintain detailed medical records
- Support diagnostic procedures such as X-ray imaging or basic laboratory tests when required
- Manage patient flow by scheduling appointments, follow-ups, and coordinating referrals to specialists or inpatient services
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding (International Classification of Diseases), and pharmacology principles
- Demonstrated ability to perform clinical tasks including medication administration and vital signs measurement with accuracy and professionalism
- Familiarity with EHR systems and medical administrative support functions such as appointment scheduling and patient intake processes
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) willingness to obtain certifications if not already held .
- Excellent communication skills with a patient-centered approach to service delivery in outpatient clinic.
Join us in making a difference through dedicated patient care! This paid Medical Assistant position offers an enriching environment where your skills contribute directly to improved health outcomes. We value proactive team players eager to expand their expertise across various medical disciplines while providing compassionate support to every patient.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Work Location: In person